As the first innovative program for overseas students in China, Chengdu American Center for Study Abroad was co-established in 2012 by the Chengdu Municipal Government and Global Maximum Educational Opportunities Inc. (G-MEO).

So far more than 480 students from 33 higher education institutions in the US have had the sponsorship of G-MEO to study at the center.

Students talk about life in Chengdu

Chengdu is my favorite. It is a modern metropolis, and on everyone's face there is always smile. It makes me feel at home.

― Alexander Gulino, from the American University in Washington DC

It's super convenient to use Wechat Pay and Ali pay. With a cellphone, you can buy whatever you want at almost all convenience stores here.

― Justin T. Murray, now an intern at a company in Chengdu

I can feel people's willingness to help us, even though I do not understand Sichuan dialect. I am going to learn traditional Chinese characters in summer vacation.

― Rhiannon Toole, from University of Rhode Island. She speaks fluent Chinese.

What professors say

For me, I like to be part of Chengdu culture. I don't want to be a tourist here…I like the feel to be part of the communities, and that's why I spent most of my time hanging out with my Chinese friends here.

― Andrew Guth, professor of public policy and global issues

Chengdu is a mega metropolis that I have got accustomed to over the last four years.

― John G. Dulmage, professor of psychology at the G-MEO Chengdu center

I really like the diversity of the neighborhoods of the city, where you can enjoy interesting architecture and cultural practices.

― Richard Nisa, professor of geography at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Nov 03, 2017

Educational authorities in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on January 15 announced a plan for two special scholarship programs in an effort to attract talents from countries along the Belt and Road to study in China.

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